Mahalia Jackson in concert 1961 - Hamburg
Mahalia Jackson, the worlds greatest gospel singer accompanied by Mildred Falls on piano. In concert at Musikhalle (Laeiszhall) Hamburg, Germany 14. April 1961 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This film is a very rare document and tribute to the absolute greatness and importance of Mahalia Jackson. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hymns: 1. It Don't Cost Very Much 2. Joy, Joy To My Soul 3. How Great Thou Art 4. It's So Wonderful (To Know That Jesus Is Mine) 5. He's Got The Whole World In His Hand 6. You'll Never Walk Alone 7. I Found The Answer 8. Keep Your Hand On The Plow 9. Jesus Met The Woman 10. When The Saints Go Marchin' In 11. Dear Lord, Forgive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt about the concert in Hamburg from the book "Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Singer" by Darlene Donloe: On to Hamburg, where Mahalia went shopping for crystal for her home in Chicago. She wanted to be able to serve her guests in grand style. She bought everything from cake dishes, to goblets and coffee mugs. That night she sang at the Hamburg Musikhalle, it was another triumph for the woman who was acting as the "unofficial Ambassador of Good Will" in England, France, Germany and Italy. Everything was perfect, the piano, the acoustics, the audience and especially Mahalia. Again the audience was so enthusiastic - they literally forced Mahalia to change her clothes and continue the concert in a plain street dress and Indian moccasins. One man said she was a miracle. Another said she was the greatest thing that ever happened to Hamburg. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Editing, restoration and improvement of video and audio quality by Norbert Susemihl. - www.susemihl.eu
About Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S. During a time when racial segregation was pervasive in American society, she met considerable and unexpected success in a recording career, selling an estimated 22 million records and performing in front of integrated and secular audience...
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